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Integrating Decentralized Cross-Chain Communication Makes Bridges ‘Substantially Safer’ — Flare Networks CEO
2.1.2023
Although they grabbed less media attention than the collapse of centralized organizations, the so-called bridge exploit incidents in 2022 again proved that the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem still lacks sufficiently secure solutions, Hugo Philion, the co-founder and CEO of Flare Networks...
Bitcoin dips below $16.7K as US GDP meets fresh BTC price 'death cross'
22.12.2022
Bitcoin has never seen this particular "death cross" before in its life, one analyst notes as BTC price weakness continues
DEX aggregator OpenOcean enables cross-chain swaps across major networks
21.12.2022
Users will be able to swap and bridge assets across multiple networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Fantom
Bank of Russia to Test International Crypto Payments With Companies
21.12.2022
The Central Bank of Russia plans to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments in trials with private companies, a member of its top management has revealed. The testing will be conducted under a special legal regime that’s currently under development. Russia’s Central Bank to Explore Crypto...
The Need for Cross-chain NFTs in a Multichain Ecosystem
18.12.2022
Ramani Ramachandran is the CEO and Co-Founder of Router Protocol and Dfyn Network.__________
For a multichain ecosystem to thrive and crypto to evolve, cross-chain non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a must....
Read More: The Need for Cross-chain NFTs in a Multichain Ecosystem
TVL in Defi Slides Under $40 Billion, Tapping a Low Not Seen Since February 2021
17.12.2022
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has fallen below the $40 billion mark for the first time since the first week of Feb. 2021. On Dec. 17, 2022, the TVL in defi is roughly $39.53 billion after dropping more than 4% in value during the past 24 hours. Value Locked in Defi...
Bitcoin Few Weeks Away From Its First Weekly Chart 'Death Cross'
16.12.2022
Bitcoin has never seen a death cross on its weekly chart before and the ominous-sounding indicator has a bad reputation of trapping sellers on the wrong side in traditional markets
How To Carry Over Your Witcher 3 Save Data
15.12.2022
The Witcher 3 “next-gen” update is finally live. It’s a mess on PC at the moment, but pretty great on Xbox Series X and PS5. And if you’re one of the millions of players tempted to return to see Geralt’s gruff but lovable mug with better lighting and a few more dimples, you’ll want to know how...
Trust Wallet integrates with THORChain to support cross-chain swaps
15.12.2022
Trust Wallet was thrilled to announce its integration with THORChain, enabling in-app cross-chain swaps with zero service charges. Users can enjoy cross-chain swaps with ETH, BTC, BUSD Bep 2, and BNB Bep 2 right into the Trust Wallet mobile app. However, this feature is only available on Android...
Panther Completes the Decentralized Launch of Its Protocol’s v0․5, a DAO-Led Effort
13.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Panther, a cross-chain application that will allow retail users as well as institutions to access DeFi privately and compliantly, has launched its v0.5. This was achieved by the protocol’s community in conjunction with Panther Ventures Limited, a Web3 development company destined...
What is a golden cross pattern and how does it work?
13.12.2022
A golden cross is one of the most popular bullish signals for cryptocurrency traders but it does not necessarily mean you should immediately enter the market
Decentralized Finance Protocols Flounder as Value Locked in Defi Shed More Than 25% Since FTX Collapsed
12.12.2022
On December 12, 2022, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has been range bound after falling 25.5% from $55.94 billion on Nov. 5, to today’s $41.67 billion. Moreover, during the past 12 months, the TVL in defi dropped 82.56% from roughly $239 billion in Dec. 2021,...
Bitcoin traders cross fingers in hopes that a positive Fed meeting triggers a run to $18K
12.12.2022
All eyes are on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and BTC traders hope that positive strides against inflation trigger a run to $18,000
Bitcoin Lightning Network to be used in fiat transfers between EU and Africa
12.12.2022
CoinCorner and Bitnob teamed up to create cross-border transactions between the UK and Europe to Africa via the Bitcoin Lightning Network
DMI finds CBDCs not targeting cross-border payments, huge potential in Metaverse
8.12.2022
The Digital Money Institute’s third annual payments report looks at CBDCs for the first time, as well as other payment methods, through the lens of cross-border payment utility
Alameda-Funded Ren Tells Users to ‘Bridge Back to Native Chains’ as It Sunsets 1.0 Platform
8.12.2022
According to the team behind the open protocol Ren, developers are winding down the Ren 1.0 network following the FTX and Alameda Research collapse. Last year, under previous Ren leadership, Alameda acquired Ren and was funding development every quarter. On Dec. 7, 2022, Ren developers warned...
Strike Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network-Enabled Money Transfers to Africa
7.12.2022
United States-based users of Strike, a digital payments platform built on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, can now transfer funds instantly and at a low cost to Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria via the recently added new feature known as “Send Globally.” The new feature instantly converts...
Avalanche attempts to cross its long-term support of $13.35!
7.12.2022
Avalanche blockchain architecture and its use of X-Chain, P-Chain, and C-Chain has not only reduced unnecessary loads on each blockchain but resulted in a positive turnaround of the returns. The capability of processing 6500 transactions per second cannot be easily rivaled by any of the smart...
Remittances to Low and Middle Income Countries in 2022 Up by 5% to $626 Billion — Latest World Bank Report
7.12.2022
Despite the headwinds that have dominated the year, remittances to low and middle-income countries in 2022 still grew by 5% to $626 billion, the World Bank Migration and Development Brief has said. Africa, where the cost of sending $200 averaged 7.8% in 2022, is the “most severely exposed...
Cross-chain giants to watch closely in this next crypto cycle
6.12.2022
Innovation of Web3 technology continues to proliferate. During the last bull market (starting just before DeFi Summer 2020), a significant number of projects with novel applications emerged, receiving the attention of venture capital’s attention and wider community support. Technology...